Coronavirus (COVID-19) Resources & Information

ORLA continues to work on behalf of Oregon's hospitality industry to provide information and resources to help mitigate the negative impacts of the coronavirus (COVID-19). With the fluid nature of this situation, ORLA intends to keep hospitality industry members informed by updating this resource page, emailing alerts, videos, and the CEO Message. To receive push notifications with coronavirus updates including actions you can take to assist us at ORLA in representing your interests, text “ORLA” to 52886. 

On March 18, ORLA President & CEO Jason Brandt and Director of Governor Affairs Greg Astley presented testimony during the Joint Special Committee on Coronavirus Response on our work to protect, improve and promote Oregon's hospitality industry. See the COVID-19 Economic Impact on Oregon Hospitality Industry presentation (updated 3.19.20).

ANNOUNCEMENTS & EMERGENCY ORDERS
  • [4.1.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor Brown issues Executive Order 20-13, providing for a 90-day moratorium on commercial evictions.
  • [3.23.20 - State of Oregon] - Governor declares “Stay Home, Save Lives." Read memo on orders; see also Executive Order 20-12.
  • [3.23.20 - Hospitality Sector] - Statement from Oregon’s Hospitality and Alcohol Sector; read letter.
  • [3.19.20 - National Restaurant Association] Families First Coronavirus Response Act requires small employers to offer paid sick leave for Coronavirus-related issues. Read issue brief.
  • [3.19.20 - OLCC] OLCC relaxes some of the requirements relating to delivery of malt beverages, wine and cider by licensees who qualify for same-day delivery. Read temporary changes.
  • [3.19.20 - Oregon Employment Department] Temporary rules to give more flexibility in providing unemployment benefits to COVID-19 affected workers. Read release.
  • [3.19.20 - BOLI] New Relief for Child Care Costs. The emergency rule expands the Oregon Family Leave Act (OFLA) to include unpaid leave because of school/day care closure. Read current law and BOLI poster.
  • [3.18.20 - U.S. DOL] - Families First Coronavirus Response Act (FFCRA) signed into law. Read FAQs.
  • [3.18.20 - SBA] - SBA Updates Criteria on States for Requesting Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19); all Oregon eligible.
  • [3.16.20 - State of Oregon] Restaurants, bars, coffee shops across the state may not offer or allow on-premises consumption; ban on all gatherings of 25 people or more. Read the Executive Order NO. 20-07.
  • [3.14.20 - Secretary of State / BOLI] New bulletin released outlining state laws that protect both workers and businesses concerning coronavirus. Read Employer Alert: Guidance for employers on coronavirus.
  • [3.13.20 - BOLI] The Governor declaring a state of emergency triggers the exemption for predictive scheduling. Read BOLI's statement here.
  • [3.13.20 - USDOL] The U.S. Labor Department announced new guidance whereby federal law permits significant flexibility for states to amend their laws in administering their unemployment insurance (UI) programs in multiple scenarios related to COVID-19. Read the announcement.
  • [3.12.20 - SBA] Announcement: SBA to Provide Disaster Assistance Loans for Small Businesses Impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  • [3.12.20 - State of Oregon] The Office of the Governor issued the following, Updated Mitigation Measures on Coronavirus Response, regarding large gatherings over 250 people.
  • [3.10.20 - Oregon Health Authority] New temporary rules to exclude individuals with COVID-19 from working in food service facilities; see temporary administrative order. Effective March 9, 2020 through September 4, 2020. 

​RESOURCES & INFORMATION
Relief Efforts / General Employer Resources  
Health, Safety & Sanitation
Restaurant-Specific Resources
Lodging-Specific Resources
Other Resource for Employers
Decontamination Services:
QUICK LINKS

- ORLA CEO Updates
- COVID-19 Resources & Information
- FAQs for the Hospitality Industry
- Relief Efforts for Employers/Employees
- ORLA Relief Efforts for Hospitality
​- Reducing Food Waste Resources
​- ORLA Virtual Town Hall Meetings

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COVID-19 Employment Update: Employer Rights and Responsibilities - Register to access recording
ECONOMIC IMPACT SURVEY
Worksystems is working with the State of Oregon on two National Emergency Grants focused on averting layoffs and helping those who have already lost their jobs. They are seeking input to help inform these grants and make sure they meet regional business and worker needs